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Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-20

| now runs in very small stream until the | weight is completed, when the box descends | and the scale beam rises, breaking the cleo, tric circuit, which, acting on the electro magnet, causes the supplemental valve to cut off the grain completely.
 The decision of the Supreme court of Mas sachusetts in the case of Pierce vs. the Equit- able Life Assurance society is of great inn portance. The court held that the holder of a matured tontine policy is not member of the life insurance corporation, compelled as such to accept in satisfaction of his claim whatever in the way of profits the company sees fit to tender him; but he is, on the con- trary, creditor, and, being one, he can de mand of the company statement that it has fulfilled it's share in the contract, and has allotted to him his proper amount of interest and dividend. Heretofore the merit of the tontine system to the companies that have adopted It has been that it has given them full power to make such allotment of profits as they saw fit, and there is good reason for believing that the lapsed policy account, in- stead ot going entirely to the credit of the remaining policy holders has been largely used as fund to pay ordinary corporate ex- penses.
 A person who has never been in the polar regions can probably have idea of what cold really is, says s writer in the Scientific American, but by reading the terrible exper- fences of arctic travellers in that icy region some notion can be formed of the extreme cold that prevails there. When we have the temperature down to zero out of doors we think it bitterly cold, and if our houses were not so warm as at least 600 above zero We Think, then, of living where the thermome- ter goes down to 35o below zero in the house in spite of the stove. Of course ill such case the fur garments are piled on until man looks like great bundle of skins. Dr. Moss, of the English polar expedition of 1875 and 1876, among other odd things tells of the effect of cold on wax candle which he burn ed there The temperature N as 35f below zero and the doctor must have been consider ably discouraged when, upon looking at his candle, he discovered that the flame had all it could do to keep warm. It was so cold that the flame could not melt all the wax of the candle, but was forced to eat its way down the candle, leaving sort of a skeleton of the candle standing. There was enough heat, however, to melt oddly shaped holes in the thin walls of wax, and the result was beautiful lace-like cylinder of white with tongue of yellow flame burning inside of it and sending out into the darkness many streaks of light. This is rot only a curious effect of extreme cold, but it shows how diff cult it must be to find anything like warmth in place where even fire itself almost gets cold. The wonder is that any man can have the courage to willingly return to such bit ter region after having once got safely away from it, and yet the truth is that the spirit of adventure is so strong in some men that it is the very hardship and danger which attract them there.
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HB R RX HE'D.

Robert-Glmme some pie. Mamma (reprovingly)-" some pie?" What else do you say! Robert-And hurry up about it.-Tid- Bits. A poet sent to an editor contribution en- titled, 'tWhy do live?' The editor answer ed, "Because you sent your contribution by mail instead of bringing it."-Northern Herald.
 English traveller at 8 German hotel (to waiter)-"Can you speak Englisha" Waiter -"Nein." Englishman-''Then send some one to me who can. n."-New Orleans Times Democrat.
 When the base ball professional is at his own house and hears the dinner bell, he all ways answers the summons at his topmost speed He says Git is making a run for the home-plate. ."-Puck. A clergyman on a sultry afternoon paused in his sermon and said: ''I saw an adver- tisement for 500 sleepers for railroad. think I could supply at least fifty and 1ecom- mend them as good and sound. ."-Jewish Messenger.
 Ibid you say that I never missed drink, sir2" man demanded of his neighbor in an angry and threatening manner. II may drink rhI an and T you Know vii t rhen T you never never miss it, do you?" That put the matter in a different light and they took a smoke.- Texas Siftings.
 Robinson-Have you seen Dumley, 'Browna
 Brown-Yes, saw him to-day. He was walking down Broadway with an erect and soldierly bearing that would put many Seventh regiment second lieutenant to shame.
 Robinson-Poor Dumley, He's drinking again.-New York Sun.
 ''Yes, Bobby" said the caller, who was waiting for Bobby's mamma, ''that is very curious pin, and prize it highly. It was worn by my grandmother"
 "That's funny" commented Bobby.
 "Why funny, Bobbya'
 "I heard ma say that she didn't think you ever had grandmother ."-New York Sun.
 Old lady (to grocer's boy)-Don't you know, boy that it is very rude to whistle when dealing with ladyi
 Boy-That's what the boss told me to do, mum.
 Old lady-Told you to whistles
 Boy-Yes'm. He said if we ever sold you anything we'd have to whistle for the money. -Harper's Bazaar.
 "What's all this racket" asked travelling man, as he got off the train in Philadelphia.
 f'They're celebrating the signing of the United States constitution"
 s'Why, that happened a hundred years ago p
 "And they are just getting on to it Well,
  ington Critic.
 The idea begins to prevail in European armies that it is better to wound man in battle than to kill him, as more men are taken out of line to care for 8 wounded man than for dead one. Hence, opinion at pres ent favors small bore for the magazine rifles now being introduced. The soldier, too, when consulted about the matter, pre- fers being shot twice to being killed once.- Baltimore Sun.
 Mrs. Graham is an estimable lady, whose hobby is house decoration. One day last spring Mrs. Graham was careless enough to drink glaas of red ink, believing It to be claret. She was good deal scared when she discovered her mistake, but no harm came to her. The doctor who was summoned, upon hearing what had happened, dryly remarked to her. "Mrs. Graham, there's such a thing as pushing this rage for decorated interiors too far. ."-New York Tribune.
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Stories of ssCamp-Meeting John.


 In the great fire at Pennington last year Mir. Aliens house and goods were burned, and he came to Boston to reside for time with friends. He spoke frequently during the winter at religious meetings in this city, and during the summer was in his old place on the camp grounds. March 7, 1885, Mir. Allen celebrated his ninetieth birthday with his friends in this city. The old man was in good spirits, and his "reminiscences came in a constant sparkling stream. Asked about his experience among the legislators at Augusta, he replied:
 "Yes, gave 'em scripture in the legisla- ture for two years, and didn't need Bible either. I can remember whole chapters by heart. Read them through and through you know, but didn't try to commit them re- member in the legislature was called on to pray for Governor-and he wasn't ot the same politics as I. So just prayed that he might be the best Governor in the State, II possible.' Then there was another Cover nor, and he differed from me too. prayed that he might be as wise as serpent and as harmless as dove.'"
 "How did you pray for the legislators, MT. Allena"
 "The legislators? just prayed, o Lord, enable them to condense and to be able to stop when they get through One day 1 went to the Senate to officiate, and prayed there that the Lord might enable them to
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bring order out of chaos and confusion. The president reproved me for it, but I asked him if that wasn't what he wanted" He was asked if he ever used manu- script. He never did. sI used to be at political conventions where MT. Blaine was, J he continued. "and I made a prayer there once which Blaine wanted a copy of. He sent to me and offered compensation for a copy. I replied that didn't write out my prayers, and if I did they were not for sale. D
 "Do you read much nowadayss"
 1T read the newspapers every day"
 Anything else2'
 70, the Bible, the Bible, every day."
 The subject branched upon the recent news of the inaugural. ''Yes," said the vet eran citizen of Maine alluding to Mr. Cleve- land; ''I want to see how they are extolling that pious man. I read his address through and don't see anything so terrible bad or deep in it. It was commonplace; some things could be construed either one way or the other" MT. Allen told how he had "corneIed" lawyer in his town on election day. 'tAllen," said the man of legal &C., quirements, "how are you going to vote? want to know, for I'm determined to vote the opposite" Like ball from rife came the reply quick and to the point, ''Tm going to vote right" By George" exclaimed he of the bar, "you've got me-"
 There was a revival in Franklin county, Maine, and the presiding elder failed to get around in time. Finally, after tedious de lay, he came, and then he preached to the young converts, who had been waiting so long, for full hour and twenty minutes from the text, "Feed my Lambs." When he had ended his lengthy discourse Mir. AL len arose from his seat and "declared that in order for lambs to do we'll three things were necessary. First, feed lem in season; sec- ond, give lem little at a time, and third, give it to 'em warm" Whether the worthy elder learned the significance of the little postlude remains unknown; probably he ap- preciated the point.
 Another time, at a meeting of Methodist ministers, there happened to be Baptist divine. The assembly was discussing the question, Methodist doctrine and economy" and in courtesy called upon the stranger for his opinion. He declared that Methodsts accomplished great deal no doubt, but there was too much machinery attached to their economy. The chairman called upon Brother Allen for his opinion. "Well," he said, "there may be considerable machinery in Methodism, but it don't take quite so much water to run it."
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Tuesday, September 20, 1887.
THE SUNDAY LIQUOR QUEsTI0N.
 One of thA nnestinns which seems likely t1

One of the questions which seems likely to soon become generally prominent in this country is, shall liquor saloons be allowed to keep open Sunday afternoon and evening, as they do in European countiesa This question has already become "burning" one in Buff falo, New York, and it is interesting and significant to notice how it is treated.
 A league for the protection of 'personal liberty" has been organized in Buffalo. There are over fifty German societies in the city, and many of these have elected delegates to the league. This question is to be put by the league to each candidate. and categori- cal answer will be demanded: of elected. will you or will you not favor opening the saloons on Sundays after 3 o'clock in the afternoon?' Should the candidate not say yes, it is the purpose of the league to offer him 8 vigorous opposition at election. Should the candidates of both political par ties respond affirmatively, then no part will be taken in the campaign. The professed object is Sunday afternoon enjoyment. Leaders in the movement expect to control sufficiently large vote to hold the balance of power.
 But it will not be all plain sailing for the league The Citizens Reform association is in the field, and has already held mass meeting to protest against 'fthe projected dissertation of the Sabbath" The call for the meeting contained this: Certain citizens of Buffalo have organized 8 ''league for the protection of personal liberty" Under the guise of this name they propose by political action to deprive us of the blessed inheri- tance of quiet Sunday dedicated to the moral welfare of ourselves and our children, and to that rest which the laboring man needs after his six days Of toll. This league claims to represent large majority of Ger man citizens. We regard this as 8 islander upon our German fellow-eitizens, in that it advertises them as a liquor loving and a Sum- day desecrating people. We know that 8 vast number of them reverence the Sabbath day, fear God and keep his commandments. We invite all such to join with us to sustain Christian law. This so-called "league for the protection of personal liberty" de6antly joins issue with the supporters of law, order take hand in politics." that rum may rule. They mean business" that the Loros oay may be defiled. They twill give up half the Sunday to church obseryances," the six hours between breakfast and dinner, but demand that during the ten hours between 3 p. m. and midnight the more than 1,700 liquor shops and dives and dens shall have the right to sell intoxicating drinks and make the afternoon and night hideous. They say ''this loz @D,1 r7y16a pt1rif opio infuence," and design that henceforth it shall be under Satanic influence.
 The result of this contest in Buffalo will be awaited with much interest. Other cities will doubtless have similar contest soon.
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|" The Putnam FALL -:- OVERCOATS

That we are selling at $7 50 canno; be equal led by any Clothing House ill this country.
 We sold over 100 of these overcoats last week and have placed another lot of 75 on our counters to day. They will not lust but a day or two.
 One lot of about 9 Homespun Diagonal Overcoats, all wool, at the low price of SC. 50 each.
 Fine Overcoats st $15, SIS, SEQ. $22 and s25.
 Black Corkscrew Suits, in one and button Cutaway Frock Suits, Sack Suits and Prince Albert Suits of our own manufacture, and we guarantee them to be fully equal to cus- tom make. Price on Sack Suits, sl0, s15, s20 and s22. Price on one and 4 button Cutsway Frock Suits, s10, s15, SEQ, $22, s25 and s28. Prince Albert Suits, $25 and $30. Children'es Slsort Pant Suits of Dayton & Close and our own make i'll an endless riety of patterns A speciality with us this season is the largest line ot School Suits at s2 50, $3 50, $4, $4.5O and $5 have ever shown.
 Extra size Short Pant Suits for Boys 12 to 16 years. Price $5 to $15.
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Two Noted Women Who Write. lFrnrn tha Kansas City Journal

From the Kansas City Journal
 People who read every week articles writ | ten by certain individuals like to form some
 sort of an idea regarding their personality. Clara Lanza, who sometimes signs herself
 ''The Marchioness Lanza," is the only daugh- ! ter of Dr. William A. Hammond, of New York city. She is a tall, fne-looking, beau | tiful blonde, the mother of two or three | beautiful boys, whom have often met walk l ing in Central Park with their Italian father, the Marquis di Lanza. He is small, natty, agreeable man, of perhaps thirty odd years, who came to this country some fifteen years ago and found position in silk house in New York. He is also a blonde and has none of the appearance of the ordinary Ital- ian. I have known him for many years and have the highest regard for him. It was my good fortune to be present at the wedding of Miss Hammond with Marquis Lanza. It | took place in her fathers magnificent resi- dence, the interior of which is perfect mu- scum of art The match was 8 Glove match" and think the two have been per fectly happy ever since. The Lanzas now have beautiful home of their own, just east of Fifth avenue and Central Park, in I the most fashionable portion of the city. Mme. Lanza, like her celebrated father, is mucA gwen to WrItlng, anu IS Aouu oA scleo- ti6c subjects and transactions, as well as l newspaper paragraphing. Olive Logan I knew many years ago when she was an &C., | tress, and afterwards lecturer, living on l East Fourth street in New York, near Wash \ ington Square. Will Sykes lived in the | same house, wrote much for the press and | kept big scrap books. Afterwards the two
 were married, and in due time Sykes was appointed consul at Cardiff, Wales, where he remained until he died. Olive then became I a widow and went up to London, read much | in the British museum and wrote for the | press. She spent last winter in the city, I but seldom went out in society, living very quietly on Capital Hill. She was once quite ! handsome, but with years has grown very | stout, and her hair is now mixed yellow and | gray. She is much more at home in London
 than in any American city, and meets many l fine people on the other side.
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The press in New Mexico knows how to encourage religion. The Shaft, published at Kingston, in 8 recent issue had this exhorta- tion: You must not go down to church to- morrow evening with less than two bits in your pocket. You cannot expect to get 8 good sermon, fine music and see the array of Kingstons beauty and fashion for less than twenty-five cents The old nickel don't go. It is a two-b bit ante.
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The latest {" trust /" is the linseed oil trust By and by there is going to be a very de cided distrust of these trusts.
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The long drought in England caused great embarrassment to the umbrella trade as sales nearly ceased. One manufacturer, who was sued for debt of e5, declared that nothing but the drought prevented payment of the debt, and the court granted him 8 months respite in the hope that the rain might come and umbrellas be salable
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O,coNnELL's COLLEAGUE.
The O'G orman NIahon Takes His Sea
 fin Parliament.

The O'Gorman Mahon Takes His Seat in Parliament
 From the London News
 The London News gives this account of the O'Gorman Mahon's first appearance in Parliament as member for Carlow. As soon as questions were over the O'Gorman Mahon- who had been standing at the bar, accepted the speakers invitation to members desir- ing to take their seats" and advanced toward the table. He was greeted with prolonged cheering from the opposition benches, as with stately tread he marched up the House. Just before reaching the table he faced about to the right and gracefully kissed the tip of the "return to the writ, which he carried in his right hand. After this he tarned to the | left and bowed to the ministers on the treas I ury bench. The clerk, who, meanwhile had | been standing. Testament in hand, waiting | to administer the oath now claimed his at | tention, and the O'Gorman Mahon, after re beating the terms of the oath, impressed upon the volume resounding salute. Pass ! ing up the table to sign the roll of Parlia ! ment, he shook hands with MT. w. H. l Smith, a process which he seemed inclined | indefinitely prolong His hand trembled so with excitement that he was not able to do more than sign his name, the clerk filling up the usual particulars of date and con- stituency. The clerk proceeded toward the
 | speakers chair to introduce the member,
 | but on arriving there and turning back he
 | found the new member, amid loud cheers
 and laughter, violently shaking hands with
 | MT. Balfour, to whom he addressed friend
 ! ly speech of some duration. He wanted to l open fresh conversation with Sir James I Ferguson, wno sat next, but the clerk, leav- | ing the elbow of the speakers chair, went back and conveyed him to the presence of the Speaker, whose hand he shook with the
 | same friendly violence that had marked his greeting of the ministers and said good I deal in his ear. Having disappeared behind ! the Speakers chair, it was thought his en- trance was now accomplished, and the ! Speaker called upon Sir George Trevelyan, l who vacated his seat next to Mir. Gladstone and stood at the table. At this moment the l bulky form of the veteran, who made his first entrance into the House of Commons more than half 8 century ago, was seen making his way by the narrow passage be tween the table and the front bench. Safely reaching the seat vacated by Sir George Ire velyan, he occupied it, and went through the now familiar bout of handshaking with MT. Gladstone, whereat the cheers and laughter broke forth again from all parts of the House. Finding the seat convenient, the honorable member resolved to stay there, which he did all through Sir George Trevel yan's speech, and through as much of the attorney-general's as he was able to endure.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-20

A very notable imitation of black walnut has lately been manufactured from poor pine. the quality and appearance of the arti- cle being such as to defy detection except upon very close examination. To accomplish this, one part of walnut peel extract is mixed with six parts of water, and with this solu- ton the wood is coated. When the material is half dry solution of bichromate of potash with water is rubbed on it, and the made walnut is ready for use.
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Another lively bear day in Wall street yesterday.
 Now everybod wants the treasury surplus. It certainly is very tempting lot of idle
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An ingenious St. Louis man has invented an automatic grain scale. It consists of a box with inclined partitions placed on an or dinary scale. Within this box is a revolving pan supported on rocking lever. Attached to the lever is an upright upon which rests vibrating valve for the purpose of cutting of the main flow of grain. Extending down from this valve is rod that disturbs the equilibrium of the grain when the pan is full and causes it to discharge itself. The grain pours through the main opening until the pan contains almost the required weight, then the level on which the pan rests rocks and partially cuts off the flow. The grain
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The day messenger corps for the German army is being carefully trained just now by the Scheverin garrison Swift and intelligent dogs are chosen and are taken out by the pa- trols regularly to the outposts, where pencil notes are tied to their collars and the dogs are dispatched back to given point. When any of the garrison are msnouvring at night the dogs accompany the advanced sentinels of the bivouac, and are taught to watch for and bark violently at the faintest sign of any one approaching the camp.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

A very interesting school election.
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FLANNELS
VOL. LV.

Are now moving freely. We show good values for the money in all grades of scarlet and navy twills, grey, blue-mixed, brown mixed, steel grey and olive twills, etc. Shaker Flannels in all qualities and colors. White Flannels in all grades, qualities and widths, from 614 cts. up to $l.5O per yard.
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LINENS.

Our Linen Department is lively. New goods in Lunch Sets, Damasks by the yard, Napkins, Towels, Quilts, etc.